Date of Birth: December 30, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Daniel Sunjata is an accomplished American actor renowned for his diverse roles in television, film, and theater. Born on December 30, 1971, in Evanston, Illinois, Sunjata was adopted by a police dispatcher and a civil rights worker. He pursued his passion for acting by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and later a Master of Fine Arts from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Sunjata’s breakout role came as firefighter Franco Rivera on the hit FX series “Rescue Me,” which aired from 2004 to 2011. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the complex character and became a household name. In addition to “Rescue Me,” he is also well known for his role as Paul Briggs in the USA Network series “Graceland” and as the love interest of Miranda Bailey in “Grey’s Anatomy.” In film, Sunjata has appeared in prominent movies such as “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” His theater work includes a Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway play “Take Me Out,” for which he portrayed a gay baseball player.
5 Interesting Facts about Daniel Sunjata
1. Daniel Sunjata was adopted and has a mixed heritage including African, German, and Irish descent.
2. He was named after the African king Sundiata Keita, founder of the Mali Empire.
3. Sunjata received a Theatre World Award for his performance in “Take Me Out.”
4. He played a firefighter in both “Rescue Me” and in the movie “The Bronx is Burning.”
5. Sunjata has been an outspoken advocate for various social and political causes, including 9/11 truth movements.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Daniel Sunjata
1. “Acting is about finding the truth in whatever character you’re playing.”
2. “Theater is where I learned to act, and it will always be my first love.”
3. “Rescue Me was a special show; it gave me the chance to explore a character deeply over many years.”
4. “I believe in using my platform to speak out on issues that matter.”
5. “Every role I take on is a chance to learn something new about myself and the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Daniel Sunjata’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Daniel Sunjata does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Daniel Sunjata – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0839326/
2. [Daniel Sunjata – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Sunjata
3. [Daniel Sunjata on Broadway World](https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Daniel-Sunjata/
4. [Daniel Sunjata – TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/daniel-sunjata/credits/196793/
